Praise Him in the storm

It’s been two excruciating weeks since our world turned into a living nightmare. I miss my daughter, my mini-me and my best friend. I miss her laugh and crazy energy, she would light up any room she was in. I’ve cycled through every possible emotion many times. We truly feel the tension between Heaven and hell. Knowing God is good, but not feeling good or ok. I’ve struggled with guilt and anger, asking myself why I didn’t stop her from leaving that morning, but also knowing God knows the exact amount of time we will live here on earth. Our pastor at church this morning talked about how fleeting and short time is. He said “nothing we do will stop the hands of the clock that God is in control of.”

God didn’t do this, or even allow this to happen. All of this is a result of living in a fallen world, where the devil prowls around waiting to steal, kill and destroy. But God’s promises are true and He will make beauty from ashes, he will redeem and restore! What we do with every moment our of lives matters! I want to live my life knowing that every moment is precious. I want to be obedient when He speaks, to love others with my whole heart, and to point everyone back to The Cross. People say we are strong, we as humans aren’t strong, we are hardly holding it together most days. BUT GOD, is holding us up, He is right there in the dessert with us, sustaining us, giving us the breath and courage to press forward. Our lives will never be normal, the pain will never completely go away, but we will worship in the storm, we will stand against the enemy and we will long for the day when Jesus returns and crushes Satan forever.

Whatever your storm looks like, remember that God is on the throne, and as we praise Him in the storm the enemy has no choice but to turn and flee. Hold tight to Him and His promises.